Ondulante (en. Wavy)

/on-du-lan-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that presents or moves in waves.
The sea was undulating at sunset.
El mar estaba ondulante al atardecer.
Describes a shape that resembles a series of waves.
The fabric has a very attractive undulating pattern.
La tela tiene un patrón ondulante muy atractivo.
Indicates a smooth and rhythmic movement similar to that of waves.
Her dance was undulating and full of grace.
Su baile era ondulante y lleno de gracia.

Etymology

From the verb 'ondular', which comes from the Latin 'undulāre', meaning to move like waves.

Common Phrases and Expressions

undulating wave
A movement that repeats in the form of waves.
onda ondulante
undulating body
It refers to a figure that has smooth curves.
cuerpo ondulante

Related Words

wave
Oscillatory movement that can be of different types, such as sound or light.
onda
to undulate
To produce or shape into waves.
ondular
oceanography
Science that studies the oceans and their phenomena, including waves.
oceanografía

Slang Meanings

Describes something that has an attractive or seductive movement.
Her way of walking is so undulating that everyone looks at her.
Su forma de caminar es tan ondulante que todos la miran.
Can refer to a style of clothing that is light and flowing.
That skirt is very undulating, perfect for summer.
Esa falda es muy ondulante, perfecta para el verano.